Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43"

Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43"

Roku
62 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43"

No customer feedback yet

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.

Pros
  • exceptional brightness
  • vibrant colors and deep contrast
  • impressive HDR performance
  • immersive built-in speakers
  • sleek minimalist design
Cons
  • minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
  • limited viewing angles compared to OLED
  • audio sync issues with voices
  • no warranty information provided
  • premium price tag
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

Scores

Streaming
Roku
76
Sony
97
Smart Home
Roku
79
Sony
97
Sports
Roku
51
Sony
94
Corporate
Roku
54
Sony
93
Budget
Roku
92
Sony
86
Movies
Roku
42
Sony
86
Gaming
Roku
51
Sony
85
Portable
Roku
66
Sony
64
Outdoor
Roku
40
Sony
65

Specifications

Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size43"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Motion TechHDR PlusXR Motion Clarity
ProcessorHDR PlusXR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✗✓★
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✗✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRRVariable Refresh RateVRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode—✓★
Smart TV
PlatformRoku TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantSiri, Alexa, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, MiracastAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works WithApple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google HomeGoogle Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.2.2
Wattage—70W★
Dolby Atmos✗✓★
Surround SoundDolby AudioDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x200400x400
Power & Size
Power100W★345W
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy137 kWh★759 kWh
Weight5.81 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43"

  • Strong smart (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.

Roku Select Series 43R4E5 43" Better at:

BudgetPortable

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

GamingMoviesSportsOutdoorCorporateStreamingSmart Home